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Tired and foggy cant turn on my brain

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Do you guys ever get so that your mind feels foggy and it’s hard to think straight? It’s like I can’t quite wake up. I’ve been up for hours but did not sleep well at all. It’s a scary feeling to feel I can’t use my brain very well. Suggestions?

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birdtheword

sorry you're having a rough day. i definitely know the feeling of brainfog. fresh air always seems to help me - whether a walk or jog or bike ride or just sitting outside to find some peace for a few minutes. hope your day gets better

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CicaDa in reply to birdtheword

For me too, going for a long walk on the trail helps a lot.

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Fresh air yes thanks good thing it’s a nice crisp Fall day

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Nothing_but_books in reply to birdtheword

Rainbow Lorikeet, yes? Yours?

Beautiful!

You need sleep. Sleep deprivation does thus to me and my anxiety tendencies are also worse.

10-15 minute power nap. No more than this or sleep inertia will make you feel worse,

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Yes! Thanks neeeeeeed sleeeeeeeep 😂

Hi Starrlight. I know this feeling all too well and you're right, it is scary. I call it mentally asleep. I like birdtheword's suggestion of fresh air. That helps me too.

Not sleeping well is definitely a factor here, just in case you're wondering. Do you normally have trouble sleeping and if so, have you been to see the doctor about it?

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Yup doc put me on a terrible med. do not taking that but am taking Benadryl and Melatonin

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I'm sorry. Lack of sleep is beyond awful. I went through about 7 months of involuntary sleep depravation back in 2015. My emotions went places emotions should never go during this time.

Can I ask how long this has been going on for?

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I guess around a month

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I just got my hands on some supplements to try.

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Ok. Does it coinicide with starting new medication or a stressor of some kind? (Getting somewhere with this, I promise)

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Online schooling is a stressor. Also my husband sexually violated me in my sleep. So yeah it’s ridiculous.

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Oh...oh dear I'm so sorry. Have you confided in someone about this?

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Yes. I have told my therapist. She says it’s abuse. Yes it is. I feel so pissed off. I’m disgusted.

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I think I’ll punch him in the face if he tries again

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I am so incredibly sorry, Starrlight. I would suggest talking to your therapist about that. That is essentially rape, is it not?

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I guess. Yes. He usually doesn’t get far as I wake up.

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Oh, honey. I had no idea. Can you involve the police?

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I don’t think I want to do that.

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No, I get that. Just a thought, that's all

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Good for you, but what if he fights back?

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Nah I don’t think he would but it would be worth it to me even if he did.

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Damn right it would. I am so sorry.

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Thanks Minnie.

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It’s so sad. We’ve always been close and love each other but he’s got a problem. But that’s not my fault. I should pay for his issue.

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You need to take the time you need to get over something like this. Keep doing what you're doing by talking to your therapist. Damn...no wonder you feel bad.

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This might have something to do with your sleep troubles. What do you think?

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Yes for sure

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Well, I need to go. Take really good care of yourself, okay? We are here for you.❤❤

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Thank you I will

Yes, it's common. There are numerous reasons it can happen: lack of sleep, stress, depression, anxiety, and some medications. I am like that some days or even weeks (depending on my state of mind), It comes and goes, so after months of being upset about it, I just got to the point where I just accepted it and say to myself, it will be better when I get more sleep or when my anxiety passes or (fill in the blank). When I am real foggy, if I can, I just hang out and watch something funny so I don't have to think. If I have a lot to so in one day, I break out stuff over several days. It is scary though. I totally get it.

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Great idea!!! Thanks 😊

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dmt121

Sometimes it is diet, sometimes it is our meds. Have there been any changes lately?

It took me a long time to learn that is was OK to call the doctor every time I felt bad. It was the only way they could do their job.

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Starrlight in reply to dmt121

Just having trouble sleeping.

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Ddorne

Oh yes, I wander around my apartment looking for the OCD thing that will guide me!

Take care,

Liti

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